But after an 18-day battle with the dreaded virus, the tactician has revealed he has fully recovered, divulging it is a miracle be is alive.

"The situation was really bad; I had chest infections which were made worse by the coronavirus," Oktay told Goal.

"I had taken a break from the game and I was in the UK where I fell sick. It is a miracle I am alive. I had the virus in my body for 18 days, it was tough. However I thank God, everything is negative now and I am in good health," he added.

Hassan Oktay was diagnosed with coronavirus after he fell sick while on vacation in England. Photo: UGC/Futaa.Source: Twitter